West Coast Anti-Money Laundering Forum is a San Francisco-based conference that fosters continuous learning on a variety of financial crime compliance topics, facilitates public-private sector partnership, and supports networking opportunities among industry professionals.
This year's conference will be held May 6-8, 2026 at the Marines’ Memorial Club & Hotel in San Francisco, California.
Registration is now open! To receive updates about the event, join our mailing list using the subscribe form below. We look forward to seeing you!
Over thirty years ago, a small group of San Francisco-based bankers began meeting with local representatives from IRS Criminal Investigation over lunch to discuss Bank Secrecy Act-related matters. This causal meeting evolved into the West Coast Anti-Money Laundering Forum, a nationally recognized conference where industry professionals, regulators, and law enforcement come together with common goals: to better understand financial crime-related challenges, learn about current industry topics and trends, and build cooperative relationships.
The conference is planned and executed by a group of volunteers from the financial services industry and law enforcement. The agenda encompasses a variety of timely topics, including law enforcement case studies, industry best practices, regulatory updates, and more. Attendance is limited and press is not allowed, creating an opportunity for candid discussion and networking.
The West Coast Anti-Money Laundering Forum provides compliance professionals, regulators, and law enforcement an opportunity to openly and candidly exchange information, share best practices, and learn about timely topics in the fight against financial crime.
Attendees of West Coast Anti-Money Laundering Forum increase their knowledge and develop a professional network that supports career growth, learning, and the prevention and detection of financial crimes.
The West Coast Anti Money Laundering Forum is put on by a dedicated group of volunteers, with a wealth of experience in financial crime compliance. Whether through their innovative ideas, tireless work ethic, or unwavering commitment to our mission, this team truly embodies the spirit of our forum.
Attorney
Federal Agency Partner
Federal Agency Partner
Federal Agency Partner
Crowe LLP
Kikutora Special Risks
Federal Agency Partner
Navy Federal Credit Union
FCI Tradecraft
StrategyBRIX
Hummingbird
Hatch Bank
CTBC Bank Corp
F&M Bank
Banner Bank
East West Bank
First Northern Bank
Moody's
Buchalter
SchoolsFirst FCU
NASDAQ Verafin
Crowe LLP
Federal Agency Partner
You can reach us at info@wcamlforum.org. This email address is monitored daily during the Forum’s annual registration period. The rest of the year, the email address is monitored less frequently.
Registration is handled via Eventbrite, which uses strong encryption methods and key management procedures to ensure your sensitive information is protected. More information can be found at Eventbrite’s Security page.
You will receive an email confirming your registration. This is the only notification you will receive. All materials will be available at the Forum when you check-in. You do not need a ticket for entry.
You can contact us at info@wcamlforum.org with those changes.
The agenda is updated regularly on the Eventbrite registration page. We also offer PDF versions of the agenda and speaker bios for download.
The West Coast AML Forum is an annual conference that fosters a confidential and cooperative exchange of knowledge and ideas in the fight against money laundering, terrorist financing, and other financial crimes. Attendees include financial crime compliance professionals, federal and state regulators, law enforcement, and industry experts. This forum is public-private partnership in action.
The event is May 6-8, 2026 at the Marines’ Memorial Club & Hotel, San Francisco, CA. To ensure the continued growth and enduring 30-year presence of the WCAML Forum we invite select sponsors, aligned with our mission and objectives, to partner with us in delivering the impactful event.
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